Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw, tooth pain, or a headache? These are common symptoms of sleep bruxism or teeth grinding. The American Dental Association estimates that 10-15 percent of adults struggle with sleep bruxism, and children can experience it, too. Because it happens during sleep, it
Parenting can sometimes feel like a time warp: one minute, you’re holding your new baby; the next, they’re getting a driver’s license. Because time goes by so fast, we tend to want to hold onto our kids’ childhoods. However, that’s no reason not to plan ahead, particularly when it comes
Many of us, even though we know how important it is to have straight teeth, still struggle with braces anxiety. The very thought of visiting the dentist or the orthodontist fills many people with anxiety, and it could even be a full-blown phobia. That’s why we’d like to focus on
Most people grind or clench their teeth briefly when annoyed or in a tense situation. That level of teeth-grinding isn’t really something to worry about. It’s when you do it far more frequently, often without even realizing it (you might even do it in your sleep!), that it can potentially
Fruit is an essential element of a well-balanced, healthy diet. It is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and eating it on a regular basis helps boost your immune system and reduces your risk of illness and chronic disease. There are a lot of ways people get their
What’s In That Drink? You probably already know that soda is chock full of sugar, but did you know that it’s also highly acidic? For reference, stomach acid, one of the strongest acids, has a pH of 1.5, whereas water is neutral at a pH of 7. Soda ranges in
We believe the more educated our patients are about dental health issues, the better they’ll be able to prevent them. We often warn of periodontal disease and the detrimental effects it has on the mouth and body. But there are also many common misconceptions about gum disease. To help you
The success of your orthodontic treatment depends on several factors, like your orthodontist or how your teeth respond to braces. However, it’s important to remember that a lot of it actually depends on YOU! So, what can you do to make sure you finish your treatment on time and finally
Today, flossing is a staple of oral hygiene and health. But have you ever wondered when we started flossing? You might be surprised by the answer. Floss as we know it today was developed around 200 years ago. In 1815, an American dentist named Levi Spear Parmly introduced the idea
